Enrollment
377
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooksville, KY
Bracken County High School
Federal NCES profile for Bracken County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210066000125
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bracken County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bracken County High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bracken County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brooksville, KY.
School address
District: Bracken County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210066000125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bracken County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bracken County High School
Bracken County High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Brooksville, Kentucky, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 89% of Kentucky schools and 24% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 353 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bracken County also operates Taylor Elementary School (490 students) and Bracken County Middle School (266 students) alongside Bracken County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bracken County High School compares
Bracken County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Bracken County High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bracken County, which includes Bracken County High School.
$12,306
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 58.7%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bracken County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bracken County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bracken County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bracken County High School
How many students attend Bracken County High School?
Bracken County High School has 377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooksville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bracken County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bracken County High School is 18.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bracken County High School?
50.8% of students at Bracken County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bracken County High School?
The largest demographic group at Bracken County High School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Brooksville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bracken County High School?
Bracken County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bracken County High School rank among public schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bracken County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Brooksville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brooksville on the city page.
Is Bracken County High School a good school?
Bracken County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bracken County?
Besides Bracken County High School, Bracken County also operates Taylor Elementary School (490 students) and Bracken County Middle School (266 students). See the Bracken County district page for the complete list.
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